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Claire D. Sherrod, age 92, of New Orleans, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023 in her family home. Claire was born on September 13, 1930 to the late Alfred and Cecile DeBoden. She is happy to be reunited with her beloved husband, the late Jesse A. Sherrod Jr. She is a mother of two, a precious family member, and a friend to many. Claire is survived by her children, Cecile M. Sherrod MD. and Jesse A. Sherrod lll MD., her grandchildren, Quyn Sherrod Rahman MD. (Dr. Ayaz Rahman) and Jesse A....

Winfield C. “Wimpy” Woodruff, 84, of Metairie, passed on May 18, 2023. Wimpy was born on December 2, 1938 to the late Florina Cooley and Samuel Clarence Woodruff. Wimpy is preceded in death by his parents, his bothers, Allan Woodruff, S.C. “Tookie” Woodruff, A.R. “Big Al” Woodruff, and his sister, Flo “Puddin” Woodruff Schroeder. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Audrey “Sue” McElroy Woodruff, his son, Michael Woodruff,...

Maria Julia Villaronga (Ma) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  She was born and raised in Puerto Rico; after marriage and birth of her children, she resided in Rochester, New York and then became a long time resident of Kenner, LA.  “Ma” was preceded in death by her parents Vidal Ortiz (father), Eleuteria Lebron (mother), Cheíto Ortiz (brother) and Gladys Ortiz (sister).  She was the loving mother of Yolanda...

      Lois Guillbeau, age 74, of Jefferson Louisiana entered eternal life Saturday May 13th, 2023. She was a loving mother, aunt, daughter, sister and friend to many. She was born and raised in Tylertown, Mississippi. At the age of 11 she moved to New Orleans, Louisiana where she lived and worked for the remainder of her life.    Throughout her life, Lois touched the lives of many people with her kind and caring heart. She was always willing to help a person in need. She cared for...

Celeste Ann Ricca, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend departed this life on May 10, 2023 at the age of 72. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, born on February 17, 1951, the fourth of ten children to the late Peter Angelo Ricca and Althea Mary Wolf Ricca. Affectionately known as “Cissy” by her siblings, then “Lessie” by countless nieces and nephews, Celeste loved her family and friends dearly. She happily accepted the position...

Our dearest Julie Ann Woodall, age 36, departed this Earth on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She leaves behind her son, Blake Anthony Woodall, a sister, Jennifer Woodall Cottle, a brother, Glynn Raye (Annie) Woodall Jr., & her parents, Maureen Breaux & Glynn Raye Woodall Sr. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, Abbi & Cody Cottle, Tripp & Adalyn Woodall, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins. Julie was a kind and loving soul. She loved her family deeply, as...

Doris Rosen of Metairie, Louisiana passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on May 2, 2023. Doris Weinstein was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She moved to New Orleans as a young woman and soon met and married Howard Rosen, with whom she enjoyed a long and loving marriage. Doris and Howard shared a love of family and international travel, and were active members of Shir Chadash Conservative Synagogue. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Howard. She is survived...